If you follow me on Twitter, you may have noticed that I wrote that I’ve been blogging liked I’ve never blogged before. And if you follow Tech Savvy Mama via e-mail, feed, or by clicking, I am sure you were confused because obviously I haven’t been blogging up a storm here. So where have I…
Parenting
Little Miss Techie and Captain Computer Party It Up with Kung Fu Panda
Remember how I wrote that the amount of time a child spends on the computer differs for every family and we have to be sensible about what is right? Today Little Miss Techie probably spent over an hour on the computer while we slept in. Oops. My husband, feeling no guilt due to his well…
Website of the Week: Rocknoceros
If Captain Computer and Little Miss Techie had their own iPods, the first thing they would request to add to their playlists would be anything by Rocknoceros. We were introduced to Rocknoceros last January during their performances at a local coffee house and became hooked. Ever since then we’ve been checking their online calendar and…
April Perfect Post Award Goes to…
Before we had children, Alana and I worked together integrating technology into classrooms for our school system. We were tech savvy before we became mamas! We frequently crossed paths through our jobs and through many conversations, found out we lived fairly close to each other. Then she moved and we lost touch. Thanks to blogging,…
New Lilaguide group for Tech Savvy Parents (and those wanting to increase their Tech Savvy-ness!)
Tech Savvy Mama is branching out beyond the blog and has just started an online message board called Tech Savvy Parents! Tech Savvy Parents is a place for moms and dads to share and discuss favorite websites, technology, and other computer issues relating to children. This is a great resource for all parents, both tech…
Washingtonpost.com’s On Parenting Column
I’m so honored! I was asked to write a piece for the Washington Post’s On Parenting column and you can read it here! I wrote about the challenges parents face when limiting their children’s time on the computer. The ways that preschoolers and high school students use the computer greatly differs. The American Association of…
Blog Buzz
Congratulations readers! The marketing executives at Snapple have decided you are the target demographic for their new Snapple Antioxidant Water. I don’t know why Snapple marketing and public relations thought I would be a good person to create the buzz about their new product. I’ve never mentioned water or Snapple on Tech Savvy Mama. I…
Little Miss Techie’s iPod Lust
This morning Tech Savvy Daddy set up a new stereo for our kitchen that works with our iPod Nano. Little Miss Techie and Captain Computer were eager and enthusiastic helpers who were quite excited about the new device. Here’s a conversation we had while she was staring in awe at the new stereo and my…
Qualities of Great Websites for Children
From Anonymous: What should I look for when trying to find good sites for my kids? What criteria do you use when selecting sites for your Website of the Week? I love the internet. You can find a wealth of information with a few keystrokes and a couple clicks but not all the stuff out…
Party Online with Mommies United!
It’s another online party thanks to Mommies United! What is Mommies United? It is a way for moms from all over the blogosphere to come together in one place to read and share stories about your children, tips, ideas, and parenting strategies. I started Tech Savvy Mama to provide advice to parents about technology for…
